Movie·2000·2h 16m
Finding Forrester
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
Directed By
Gus Van Sant
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Written By
Mike Rich
Producer
Sean Connery, Laurence Mark
Cinematography
Harris Savides
Editor
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,215 votes
Where to watch
Region: IN
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// cast
Cast
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
Lil' Zane
Damon
Stephanie Berry
Janice
Fly Williams III
Fly
Damion Lee
Clay
Tom Kearns
Coach Garrick
Matthew Noah Word
Hartwell
Charles Bernstein
Dr. Simon
// crew
Crew
Harris Savides
Director of Photography
Sean Connery
Producer
Laurence Mark
Producer
Rhonda Tollefson
Producer
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Gus Van Sant
Director
Jonathan King
Executive Producer
Mike Rich
Writer
Dany Wolf
Executive Producer
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